Litchfield Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyHillsdale
Nearest CityLitchfield
River/StreamSaint Joseph River
Coordinates42.03489, -84.73614

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1846 (180 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area201 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMemorial Mile Club, Inc.
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/01/1901
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI01632
Federal IDMI01632
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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